John Higginbotham
Evergreen,AL
Summary
Reliable professional in commercial transportation, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate unexpected challenges on the road. Committed to maintaining professionalism and punctuality in all transport assignments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Comercial Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Phoenix, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Maintained accurate daily logs of travel activities.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer before each trip.
- Planned destinations and mapped out routes to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents including manifests, bills of lading.
Operator
City of Evergreen
Evergreen, AL
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Taught fellow employees how to operate various pieces of equipment.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Marine Mechanic
Seven Sports Marine
Islamorada, FL
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Tested engines, transmissions, rigging, propellers, navigational and related systems to diagnose malfunctions.
- Consulted with customers regarding their needs for repairs or upgrades.
- Overhauled and repaired gasoline marine engines, outboard motors and related marine equipment and systems using technical manuals and schematic charts.
- Taught new mechanics and owners how to properly operate a vessel on open water.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
Hurlburt Field, FL
12.2007 - 05.2015
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities for compliance with FAA regulations to ensure Combat air worthiness and crew safety.
- Taught younger Airmen proper maintenance procedures along with inventory accountability
- Instructed personal from different countries on appropriate use of tools and equipment
- Assisted in training members of allied forces on proper maintenance and repair of multiple Aircraft specific systems
Education
Commercial Drivers License -
Reed State Technical College
Evergreen, AL07-2023
Certified Marine Mechanic -
Marine Mechanics Institute
Orlando FL06-2019
CNC Machining -
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL07-2018
Pipe And Structural Welding -
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL01-2017
Skills
- Truck inspections
- Managing schedules
- Long distance driving
- Effective communication skills
- Safe driving skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Comercial Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
10.2023 - Current
Operator
City of Evergreen
02.2023 - 09.2023
Marine Mechanic
Seven Sports Marine
07.2021 - 03.2023
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
12.2007 - 05.2015
Commercial Drivers License -
Reed State Technical College
Certified Marine Mechanic -
Marine Mechanics Institute
CNC Machining -
Pensacola State College
Pipe And Structural Welding -
Pensacola State College
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